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kempybaby
Dec 2, 2007, 03:28 PM
Hi there can anyone help me with my big problem,I was trying to put a new head gasket on my 1995 ford escort z-tec engine when I tried to undo the star shaped bolts on the cylinder head when the my star shaped bit sheared off flush in the bolt is there anything anyone could suggest to help me in my unfortunate situation I'm at a loss of what to try any suggestions:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 2, 2007, 03:49 PM
Use a shallow depth easy out. Sears sells many types of these products that should save the day.